i thought i knew what i wanted, but now im wondering if i dont understand something....so before i make a mistake in choice
can i get a clarification on this quote?
ok, great i was just making sure i didnt make a wrong choice because that lifetime account sure adds up....
though its very hard to imagine 10yrs from now....look at whats changed in the last 10....mind bogglinginging
Oh man, I was hoping we'd beat the record on DSS entries with this one. It currently stands at 83. Will there be 14 more to come, or will we fall short???
:lurk
(Yeah, I really do want to write that many reviews!)
I think the double-whammy (theme + processing requirement) might have just hit some people so hard they're still knocked out. I'm sure they'll regain consciousness for the next round.
I think the double-whammy (theme + processing requirement) might have just hit some people so hard they're still knocked out. I'm sure they'll regain consciousness for the next round.
The back corner of my mind is doing a very good old geezer impersonation going "Only to be knocked out again!"
Oh man, I was hoping we'd beat the record on DSS entries with this one. It currently stands at 83. Will there be 14 more to come, or will we fall short???
:lurk
(Yeah, I really do want to write that many reviews!)
Critiques on black and white conversion
scas sent me a PM questioning why there were no critiques on the black and white conversion techniques used. I am not an expert on the multitude of conversion techniques and would never pretend to be.
Although it will have no effect on the judging results, it would be great if we could all learn from this exercise. Is there anyone out there who does consider themselves qualified in this area enough to pull several of the best converted entries for technical discussion?
no way...its all in taste, there is no right way.....there are to many variables and end results due to slight adjustments made....
if there is someone that wants technical help there is a forum for that right...?.
give me a raw file and i will treat it the way i like it and i would guess that it changes image by image...i would even show the procedure, but give the same file to someone else and you will get a complete different look and a different procedure....
in my B+W shot i concentrated on the hard light luminace levels....
for a different image look may be completely wrong for it imo.....and again it all has to do with MY taste...
so to sum up, i dont think that is possible from anyone. i think the best one can do is say i like or not....
scas sent me a PM questioning why there were no critiques on the black and white conversion techniques used. I am not an expert on the multitude of conversion techniques and would never pretend to be.
Although it will have no effect on the judging results, it would be great if we could all learn from this exercise. Is there anyone out there who does consider themselves qualified in this area enough to pull several of the best converted entries for technical discussion?
Maybe this could be approached in the form of a "behind the scenes" thread. I.E., make a thread encouraging people to discuss their method for getting to their B&W image. Perhaps also encourage people to ask questions about an image that intrigues them.
Maybe this could be approached in the form of a "behind the scenes" thread. I.E., make a thread encouraging people to discuss their method for getting to their B&W image. Perhaps also encourage people to ask questions about an image that intrigues them.
That's a great idea. Who wants to start it? I still have 50 something entries to critique!
I'm no expert at converting color shots to b&w, but I do use a technique that I feel does a good job.
The tute is on my site, just click through the shots.
I made this tute in elements 4, but it works in most, if not all of the Photoshop programs.
I started my B&W conversion for my entry at home. I went to my billiards club so I knew I had red walls and a green baize on the table. I chose a blue shirt - just so I could easily set all these black levels separately in post if I wanted to.
Three more days to shoot guys. What do you think of the themes so far? Do you like them? Are they pushing you? I love (every other) Monday mornings and seeing what you guys have come up with. Well, at least until I have to choose just ten!
i won a mini-challenge and i have not looked at my challenge...not until the last day...its so hard to stay away!...that must drive you crazy to not see all the threads for the challenges!
i won a mini-challenge and i have not looked at my challenge...not until the last day...its so hard to stay away!...that must drive you crazy to not see all the threads for the challenges!
I found that difficult to do too Aaron. Kinda makes ya feel left out huh? I discovered I could look at all the other boards during this time to distract me! I don't know how Emily does it.
I found that difficult to do too Aaron. Kinda makes ya feel left out huh? I discovered I could look at all the other boards during this time to distract me! I don't know how Emily does it.
Ah well, I'm getting used to it, but it does get a bit lonely sometimes. Hence posts like these.
i won a mini-challenge and i have not looked at my challenge...not until the last day...its so hard to stay away!...that must drive you crazy to not see all the threads for the challenges!
It does drive you crazy to not look at the contest thread. :crazy But it really is nice to see the entiies all at once just to have this reaction::jawdrop
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though its very hard to imagine 10yrs from now....look at whats changed in the last 10....mind bogglinginging
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:lurk
(Yeah, I really do want to write that many reviews!)
The back corner of my mind is doing a very good old geezer impersonation going "Only to be knocked out again!"
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I think I just counted to 85.
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Yep, woohoo! :ivar
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I can take a picture of my forehead and get both.:D
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
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scas sent me a PM questioning why there were no critiques on the black and white conversion techniques used. I am not an expert on the multitude of conversion techniques and would never pretend to be.
Although it will have no effect on the judging results, it would be great if we could all learn from this exercise. Is there anyone out there who does consider themselves qualified in this area enough to pull several of the best converted entries for technical discussion?
if there is someone that wants technical help there is a forum for that right...?.
give me a raw file and i will treat it the way i like it and i would guess that it changes image by image...i would even show the procedure, but give the same file to someone else and you will get a complete different look and a different procedure....
in my B+W shot i concentrated on the hard light luminace levels....
for a different image look may be completely wrong for it imo.....and again it all has to do with MY taste...
so to sum up, i dont think that is possible from anyone. i think the best one can do is say i like or not....
who did B&W in camera?....impossible to know that kind of stuff...
Maybe this could be approached in the form of a "behind the scenes" thread. I.E., make a thread encouraging people to discuss their method for getting to their B&W image. Perhaps also encourage people to ask questions about an image that intrigues them.
That's a great idea. Who wants to start it? I still have 50 something entries to critique!
The tute is on my site, just click through the shots.
I made this tute in elements 4, but it works in most, if not all of the Photoshop programs.
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Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
How's that for B&W technique
http://pyryekholm.kuvat.fi/
Then I tweaked it a bit.
My favorite is the Gorman BW action.
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great themes....do you have them all mapped out for the year?
Yes. Although I'm still considering replacing a couple of the more typical ones with some ideas I have brewing.
I found that difficult to do too Aaron. Kinda makes ya feel left out huh? I discovered I could look at all the other boards during this time to distract me! I don't know how Emily does it.
Ah well, I'm getting used to it, but it does get a bit lonely sometimes. Hence posts like these.
http://lrichters.smugmug.com
Sounds ominous.
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"The point in life isn't to arrive at our final destination well preserved and in pristine condition, but rather to slide in sideways yelling.....Holy cow, what a ride."